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3 training principles jiu jitsu athletes need to focus on for success in the gym
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Range of Motion
If you want to build a resilient body for jiu jitsu, GAIN the range, then TRAIN the range.
A jiu jitsu submission, specifically joint locks, will take your joint to it’s end range of motion before an eventual tap.
Range of motion is probably one of THE MOST overlooked components of strength training. If you train with us, expect us to prioritize your mobility and range of motion. We expect you to execute all of your exercises through FULL RANGE OF MOTION. Half reps, quarter reps and the like don’t count! They are detrimental to your results and can cause injury if used incorrectly.
How do you know if you’re performing your exercises correctly? Watch our exercise demos on Youtube. If you still have questions, follow us on Instagram.
Full range of motion = healthier body = healthier joints = more gains & better results!
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Tempo
Written as 4 digits (i.e. 4010, or 10-0-1-0, or 3210). Every excise you do has a prescribed tempo. It determines the total “time under tension” and affects the results you get from lifting. Manipulating tempo is a great way to break through plateaus.
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Rate of Percieved Exertion (RPE)
As a jiu jitsu athlete spending hours on the mats every week, managing your training intensity (and volume) is critical in preventing over training, injury and poor performance. More is NOT better. You will need to find the minimum effective dose for your goals and current “season” of training.
Using RPE is how we monitor how much you should push yourself each week of the program.